Legal Question in Criminal Law in Georgia

If I damaged property accidentally and never got charged can they come back and charge me later?


Asked on 12/06/10, 7:44 am

2 Answers from Attorneys

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There's no way to answer you as you chose to omit any specifics.

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Answered on 12/11/10, 9:20 am
Lawrence Lewis Lawrence Lewis, P.C.

You have a statute of limitations question. If the property that you damaged was less than

$ 500, the state has up to one year to charge you. If the property that you damaged was more than $ 500 then the state has 4 years to bring an accusation or indictment. Good luck.

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Answered on 12/11/10, 9:58 am


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